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Peter Matthias Noordzij

1980–85: Studies at the Koninklijke Academie vor Beeldende Kunsten in The Hague. Courses include lettering under his father, Gerrit Noordzij. 1983: produces preliminary sketches for his PMN Caecilia™ typeface during his third year of study. 1985–86: Period of practical training at a printing works. 1986: starts working as a typographer. Clients include the publishers Querido, Arbeiderpers and Meulenhoff and "de Volkskrant" daily newspaper.

1986–89: Teaches typography in Arnhem.

From 1988 onwards: Teaches type design at the art academy in The Hague.